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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL

Free schools for ages 11–16 in Reading. Mixed intake.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a non-selective secondary free school in Reading. It teaches ages 11 to 16 and is part of a multi-academy trust. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection (July 2018).

The school describes itself as an inclusive secondary in the heart of East Reading, with an urban setting that reflects the multicultural community it serves. Its stated values are Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together, with students encouraged to participate in academic challenge, creative expression and team sport.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
885 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed

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